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gryphaea (n.)

A genus of cretaceous fossil shells allied to the oyster.

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A genus of cretaceous fossil shells allied to the oyster.

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The gryphaea emerged from the depths of the ocean, its majestic shell shimmering in the sunlight.

Paleontologists discovered a fossilized gryphaea embedded in a sedimentary rock formation.

The gryphaea's unique beak-like shape made it an iconic invertebrate during the Mesozoic era.

The gryphaea's shell provided it with protection from predators and environmental conditions.